Bussiness Admin Apprentice

Salary: Meridian Support Staff. Apprentice Rate £6.24per hour £12005.76 per year. Actual Salary: £10,576.61

Hours of work: 40 weeks per year (Term time 10 days)

‘NeneGate School reserves the right to close applications early upon identification of a suitable candidate’

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our friendly and vibrant Support Team at NeneGate, a special school in Peterborough. You will be a valued part of our friendly and supportive team, gaining an industry recognised Level 3 qualification in Business Administration and a breadth of knowledge and experience.

This is a busy and varied role, and your duties will include a variation of tasks from communicating with internal and external audiences to maintenance of systems and standards.

The Opportunity

·       Gain an industry recognised level 3 qualification in Business Administration

·        Opportunity to gain meaningful workplace experience

·        An opportunity to gain an insight into how administration contributes to the successful running of the school

·        Ongoing professional development within a friendly and supportive team

·        Opportunity to kickstart your career in Administration

·       The ideal candidate

·        Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths

·        Possess excellent interpersonal skills and integrity

·        Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately

·        Confident and approachable manner

·       Benefits of working for us include:

·        Free on-site parking       

·        Eyecare vouchers       

·        Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support

·        Cycle to work scheme       

·        Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       

·        Free tea and coffee making facilities       

·        Generous sick pay and annual leave

Welcome to NeneGate School. We are a Special School offering education for students  aged  9 -16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH). 

We pride ourselves on a holistic and flexible approach to education, under pinned  by consistent principles, with  respect for oneself, others and the environment at the heart of our philosophy.  

Our aim is to place the needs of  our  students first and to provide a happy, nurturing, engaging, secure and inspiring environment, which allows individual students to aim high and follow a broad and balanced curriculum appropriate to their needs. We have expertise in delivering a wide range of individual learning programmes which, as well as including National Curriculum subjects, also include plenty of opportunities for outdoor and practical learning, as well as personal, social and emotional development. 

We value the relationships we have built within this community and our aim is to ensure that students, parents, and staff all feel valued, respected, and trusted. We place a high premium on equality of opportunity to maximise our students’ potential. 

We want our students to be happy, well-informed, responsible young people who are ready to progress onto the next stage of their education and make a positive contribution to the wider community.  We are always happy to see parents of existing and potential students and welcome visitors to our school.  

 Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: 10th July 2023

Interview to take place on: Interviews will be arranged with suitable applicants on an individual basis.

Meridian Trust and NeneGate School reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment!

 The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.